Francis Ngannou Eyes Boxing Return in 2025

Cameroonian Fighter Seeks to Combine MMA and Boxing Careers

Francis Ngannou, the ⁤renowned MMA champion from Cameroon, has expressed his desire to return⁢ to boxing in 2025. Despite suffering ‍losses in his two previous boxing matches, Ngannou remains committed to pursuing a⁢ career‍ that‍ combines both MMA and boxing.

Ngannou’s boxing⁣ debut saw him face ⁣off against notable opponents, including Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. Although he lost‌ both matches, he ⁣views these experiences ⁤as invaluable learning opportunities.‍ “It was a feat I had never done. I had no experience, no understanding of the game… I ⁢learned ‍a lot from it. I’m not done with boxing, I plan to go back,” Ngannou stated‍ in an interview with AFP.

Currently training in Paris, the 38-year-old fighter is preparing for his upcoming⁤ return to the ⁤Professional Fighters ​League (PFL) in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. He is set ​to face Brazilian heavyweight champion Renan Ferreira in a highly anticipated match.

Ngannou emphasized that his ⁣involvement in boxing was merely​ a temporary‌ break from his‌ MMA career. “I never left⁣ MMA, so there is no way back. For a return, there‌ must be ‌a departure. I just do⁤ another sport in the meantime… I’m often asked if I do MMA‌ or ‍boxing, I always say‌ it’s a combination ⁢of both, and that remains true,” he‍ explained.

Ngannou’s Career​ Path

Ngannou’s⁤ decision to pursue both MMA ​and ‍boxing reflects his desire to challenge himself ​and‍ explore different disciplines. With ⁤his ‍sights set on a 2025 boxing return,⁤ fans can expect ⁤to see the Cameroonian fighter continue to make waves in the ⁢world of combat sports.